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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 861.91 and 403.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 861.91 and 403.99 is: 557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 861.91 = 403.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/861.91 = 403.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 861.91 × 403.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 348,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,199.86/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.02

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